Trencher #1
Image Comics • Trencher (1993)
Writer
Keith Giffen
Interior Artist
Keith Giffen
Cover Artist
Keith Giffen
Publication Date
May 1993
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Introduction of Trencher, an anti-hero 'Repo Man' who retrieves souls that have escaped from the afterlife. This issue features high-octane action and Giffen's signature 90s gritty art style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on corners, slight spine stress visible on the left edge, and some light surface wear. Overall good gloss and vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots for $1-$3. High-grade slabbed copies have sold between $35 and $55 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the comic, even in high grade.
Notable Features
First appearance of Trencher. Created, written, and illustrated by Keith Giffen. Typical 1990s Image Comics high-volume production.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Glossy cover stock matches standard 1993 Image Comics production. UPC is not visible on front as it was commonly placed on the rear for this series.